When to switch to a circular

[imported_glfahlc]

the only machine i`ve used other than a rotary is the old type buffer. i wanted the best and quickest correcting machine so i chose the rotary. the learning curve is steep but i wouldn`t go any other way... i may not be correcting 100% like the pros do but its getting closer everytime i do it. i haven`t burnt through any paint yet either...

[Old Pirate]

With the KBM method, one can get the job done with their PC.

[Tucson buffer]

Another point of view for the rotary, is when it comes to jeweling the paint, as outlined by Todd in his article "Achieving the Ultimate Shine" dated 10-01, he points out that Jeweling can ONLY be accomplished by using an rotary. Also, I find it very interesting, that most, if not all, guys that detail for a living, have both.

[BIOLINK]

I have both and use either just as often as the other. On softer paints I still like the DA (well....PC). I also like the PC for applying cleaner waxes like Klasse.

Bottom line: They both have strong points. You will not abandon your DA when you get a rotary.

Do it!


:White Horse:

[Todd@RUPES]

Another point of view for the rotary, is when it comes to jeweling the paint, as outlined by Todd in his article "Achieving the Ultimate Shine" dated 10-01, he points out that Jeweling can ONLY be accomplished by using an rotary. Also, I find it very interesting, that most, if not all, guys that detail for a living, have both.

Let me clarify my statement, I believe that a rotary is an integral part of paint `jeweling` as I define it. Other definitions may look at it different, but the process of reducing pressure and speed really only offers a benefit when you used with rotary polishers and a diminishing abrasive polish.

If you are using a non-diminishing abrasive polish or a dual-action polisher you can likely still achieve the same final gloss, but the process required to do so is different IME.

Reducing pressure or using too soft a pad on a dual-action polisher can actually reduce the quality of finish, although so slightly, that most people will never tell.

[Puckman]

I`m still much more comfortable with my circular at this point of my experience level than my DA. I have done the KBM with both machines and can "feel" correction a little better with the circular. As Todd mentioned, I do all of my fine polishing with the circular by varying my pad/product/pressure/speed of movement.

I had been using a DA for about 3 to 4 years before switching out to a circular. Never looked back until the KBM use of 105/205 and even after experimenting a bit with that method I now go to the circular for most cut downs and fine polishing. For me it does save time and offers better results.

Can`t really comment on the Flex having used one for all of about 4 minutes about 2 years ago to try it. At the time I already had my PC DA and my Hitachi Rotary and wasn`t looking to get another buffer. If my PC dies (good luck on that one) I will replace it with one of the current, more powerful DA`s on the market (probably the PC 7424XP).

I use my rotary for a lot more applications on many different paint conditions and characteristics. I just think it`s more versatile once you get a good "feel" for the machine however it`s good to have both as I still use the DA on every detail for AIO and LSP`s.

[imported_User Name]

I think Kevin Brown has raised the bar on what you can do with a DA, however, I think he acknowledges there remains a time and place for the rotary.

I don`t use a rotary and probably never will because for me, the trade off for speed, isn`t worth the problems that a buffoon like me might encounter with a rotary.

Also, as pointed out, M105/M205 really helped DA users speed up their process of correction.

[imported_Flash Gordon]

I think Kevin Brown has raised the bar on what you can do with a DA, however, I think he acknowledges there remains a time and place for the rotary.

I don`t use a rotary and probably never will because for me, the trade off for speed, isn`t worth the problems that a buffoon like me might encounter with a rotary.

Also, as pointed out, M105/M205 really helped DA users speed up their process of correction.

Wonder where ole Kev has been....Hadn`t heard from him in ages :yawn: